CVE-2021-38360
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CVE-2021-38360 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The wp-publications WordPress plugin is vulnerable to restrictive local file inclusion via the Q_FILE parameter found in the ~/bibtexbrowser.php file which allows attackers to include local zip files and achieve remote code execution, in versions up to and including 0.0.. EPSS estimates a 2.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The wp-publications WordPress plugin is vulnerable to restrictive local file inclusion via the Q_FILE parameter found in the ~/bibtexbrowser.php file which allows attackers to include local zip files and achieve remote code execution, in versions up to and including 0.0.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wp-Publications Project | Wp-Publications | All versions |
References
- https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2021-38360Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2021-38360Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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